Flying High: Alumnus Soars with Airplane Pics
Organizational sciences alum Ryan Patterson, BA ’22, MS ’23, is a star aviation photographer. His unique views of planes have taken off around the world.
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Student Research at GW and Beyond Grows through Digitized Scientific Collections
WLP Director and Associate Professor of Biology Carly Jordan was granted $1 million by the National Science Foundation for CUREs, enhancing online natural history collections use.
Alumnus’ $1.5 Million Endowment to Support Math Department
A $1.5 million bequest commitment by alumnus John Dixon Sullivan, BS ’76, MS ’83, will aid faculty, research and scholarly work in the Mathematics Department.
Alumni in Focus: CCAS Community Share Art and Stories
Photographer Max Hirshfeld, BA ’73, channeled his vision into his parents’ story. Reporter Andrew Desiderio, BA ’17, uses his journalism degree on Capitol Hill.
Class of 2023 Share GW Memories
From fellowships and friendships to performances and protests, CCAS students recalled their fondest memories as they prepared to receive their 2023 degrees.
Lessons from Vietnam: Why the War Still Resonates Today
In a CCAS-sponsored event, historians, cultural experts and political and military leaders reflected on the Vietnam War’s global influence 50 years later.
CCAS Showcase Celebrates Student Research
More than 125 undergraduate and graduate students across the disciplines displayed their scholarly work at the inaugural CCAS Research Showcase.
Friends on the Frontlines: Alumnus Illustrates Ukraine War
As Russia attacked Ukraine, political science alumnus Gregg Bucken-Knapp, Ph.D. ’99, contacted friends in harm’s way. In an illustrated book, he honors their stories.
History Restored: The Untold Story of Black Civil War Soldiers
History PhD candidate and Marine vet A.J. Cade was inspired by a forgotten Civil War regiment of all-Black soldiers. Now, he’s bringing their legacy to life.
Fear of Failing: The Secrets Behind Social Anxiety
For the 40 million Americans with social anxiety disorder, even casual encounters can be paralyzing. Psychology’s Fallon Goodman helps them make connections.
Climate Change and the Thawing Permafrost
In a conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, Geography's Dmitry Streletskiy discusses the impact of climate change on the overall sustainability of the Arctic.
Two GW Scientists Nab International Recognition
Chemistry’s Akos Vertes and Anthropology’s Chet Sherwood (right) were elected AAAS Fellows, the scientific community’s top honor for innovators in the field.
Mellon Funds Humanities Project Focused on Storytelling
The CCAS English Department will join a Mellon Foundation project to provide marginalized populations with the empowering capacities of storytelling.
A Novel Approach to Stuttering: Listening
Former NBA star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist gave CCAS speech pathology students a glimpse into his experiences with stuttering.
Addressing Suicide Risks Among Black Youths
In a conversation with Dean Paul Wahlbeck, Psychology's Sherry Molock discusses her work to address rising suicides rates among African American adolescents.
Culbreath Named Inaugural DEI Director for CCAS
A veteran of DEI management, André Culbreath will work with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck to strengthen the college’s commitment to diversity.
Interrogating the Past: Students Reveal GW History
In his American Studies capstone course, Tom Guglielmo asks students to train a critical eye on GW’s legacy—from Civil War archives to on-campus activism.
George Washington's Life and Legacy
In a video conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, History Professor Denver Brunsman discusses George Washington's life and the impact of his legacy today.
Whatever Happened to Coalition Building?
Why can’t modern American political systems build consensus? Timothy Shenk's new book explores how visionaries once forged majorities—and how polarization tore them apart.
Giving Back: For Alumna, Scholarships Spark Opportunities
A scholarship helped alumna Sandra Jarva Weiss, BA ’80, JD ’83, meet her husband and make only-at-GW memories. Now she’s helping students write their own stories.
In her Dean’s Seminar, Laura Papish leads first-year CCAS students in philosophical discussions on the nature of evil and its impact across generations.
Happy Holidays to the CCAS Family
We asked members of the Columbian College community—students, faculty and staff—to share their favorite December holiday memories and traditions.
Midterm Election Results: Impact and Analysis
Sarah Binder, GW professor of political science and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, sat down with Dean Wahlbeck to discuss the midterm elections.
Astrophysics Student Impacts Earth and Sky
Graduate student Sarah Chastain searches space for cosmic transients—a project that is opening the field to a diverse new generation of students and scholars.
When Autism Research Hits Home
Luther Rice-winning neuroscience major Mohammed Almarkhan researches autism. His findings may improve the lives of millions——including his own sister.
Out in the Streets: For Geography Students, D.C. is their Classroom
From bike lanes to bus stops, the geography majors in David Rain’s capstone class are traveling throughout the District to understand curbside use.
Study: Online Battle Lost Early in COVID Crisis
A team led by Physics’ Neil Johnson revealed mainstream Facebook communities were already intertwined with anti-science groups before COVID-19 vaccines arrived.
As more mothers are jailed for minor offenses, Sociology’s Zimife Umeh interviewed formerly incarcerated women about the trauma of institutional separation.
Partnering with Churches, Psychology Team Targets Suicides Among Black Youth
With suicide rates skyrocketing among young African Americans, Psychology professor Sherry Molock is working with churches to address the crisis in communities.
Alumna Scores in Sports Journalism
A scholarship helped first-generation student Danielle Santoro, BA ’05, attend GW. And faculty mentors like SMPA’s Steve Roberts helped her reach her goals.